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What is the Kanji for 'Divide' and 'Split'? | 割

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Divide' and 'Split', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Divide' and 'Split' is 割.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Divide, Split

    Reading

    kunyomi

    sa

    wa

    onyomiかつ

    katsu

    Parts

    Harm Sword (刀)

    Example Word

    割り込む: cut in or interrupt. The Japanese verb '割り込む (わりこむ)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning is 'to cut in,' often used in the context of physically cutting into a line or queue. For example: he cut in line「彼は列に割り込んだ」(かれはれつにわりこんだ). The second meaning is 'to interrupt,' which can refer to interrupting a conversation or process. For example: she interrupted the meeting「彼女は会議に割り込んだ」(かのじょはかいぎにわりこんだ). This verb is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts, and it carries a slightly negative connotation, implying rudeness or disruption.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    787

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Harm

    radical

    Meaning

    Sword

    Radical Form Of

Words Using

This kanji is used in 17 words:

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 26 kanji contain the part 刂 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Before, Front

    kanji

    Meaning

    Return

    kanji

    Meaning

    Profit, Advantage

    kanji

    Meaning

    Separate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Reach, Arrival

    kanji

    Meaning

    System, Control

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rule

    kanji

    Meaning

    Judge, Stamp

    kanji

    Meaning

    File

    kanji

    Meaning

    Secondary

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sword

    kanji

    Meaning

    Printing

    kanji

    Meaning

    Publish, Edition

    kanji

    Meaning

    Engrave

    kanji

    Meaning

    Drama

    kanji

    Meaning

    Create

    kanji

    Meaning

    Punish

    kanji

    Meaning

    Plane, Cut by chipping

    kanji

    Meaning

    Surplus

    kanji

    Meaning

    Stab

    kanji

    Meaning

    Group, Squad

    kanji

    Meaning

    Divide, Cut up

    kanji

    Meaning

    Medicine, Dose

    kanji

    Meaning

    Reap, Clip

    kanji

    Meaning

    Strength, Sturdy

    kanji

    Meaning

    Temple

Learn the Kanji

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What does 割 mean?

割 means 'Divide' and 'Split'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Sixth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.